The gift of time

OPINION: Scrolling through my Facebook the other day, as I do, trying to avoid whatever jobs needed my attention, I came across a familiar link to Givealittle.

A great way to harness the power of the internet to bring people together, Givealittle allows people to create a page for causes that then can act as an online collection bucket.

The site has provided a tangible way for people reading about others' situations to help when it feels like they're at a loss as to how best to offer support.

It makes for some seriously heartbreaking reading; a quick scroll of some of the "most popular" pages will quickly give your tear ducts a good workout and have you wiping off the ol' keyboard.

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